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Wow, a wrap dress my curves might actually be able to wear!! I really like the structure this gets from the garberdine – so many wrap dresses are in flowy clingy fabrics that just don’t suit me. Not sure if I could wear feathers but this would definitely look good in a print.

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I think the dress is lovely. Only one problem: in the plus size it looks a little boxy on the top/shoulders. It didn’t seem to have the same issue in the smaller size. How come? Maybe it’s just the different fabric (the orange silk was better suited, I think).

I love this style, it may be a little ‘old fashioned’ but it has shape and a flattering one at that! I’m not so sure about the fabric though.
I am confused by the sizes – I am an English size 26 – what is that on your size chart?

Watch that “old lady” stuff, or I shall have to hobble out into the world and smack you smart aleck youngsters smartly with my cane! ;-( Thank you for an attractive style. I didn’t care for this in the original photos/reg sizes. However, this looks great. As for the fabric, I do like that. In the 70s my favorite prints were cottons from France; all were black & grey on a white or cream background. Cordially, Nehmah

oh, I waited for that plus pattern, I love it. I wanted to alter the smaller pattern but the difference between 40 and 44 is too big. The fabric isn’t my favorite either (although I am somewhat like an old lady) ;)
but I think I’ll find the right one.

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I was thinking the same thing :) I think it depends on your shape and what your fit issues are… I used to go for the larger size, but now I prefer to get a smaller size and do a FBA (since I am a short and busty person!). Especially with a neckline like this, the 44 would probably be pretty big shoulder wise on me (although the neckline does look somewhat higher on the plus version?). Even though I will probably end up getting the “regular” size of this, I just want to say that I LOVE seeing Alden model the plus patterns! It totally inspires me to see someone with cleavage in these designs… <3 from upstate NY, Alden!

Thanks for a cute plus pattern! I can see this as a great suit dress for work in a wool or something. Quick question about the sizes, though: It looks like the original pattern only goes up to a 40, but this one starts at a 46? Is that a misprint, or is there really no 42/44?

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